Isotope pattern

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013225",
  "term": "Isotope pattern",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The characteristic distribution of isotopic peaks observed in a mass spectrum for a molecule containing elements with multiple stable isotopes. This pattern arises from the natural abundance of isotopes for elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and chlorine. The relative intensities and m/z values of these peaks provide information about the elemental composition of the molecule.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "isotopes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2198 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/isotope-pattern/"
}